Sheriff's offices across North Carolina say they want access to records that identify people with PRESCRIPTIONs for powerful painkillers. They say the access can help them fight the growing problem of prescription drug abuse but others say it's a violatio

Chicago residents can now get a discount card to help them with the cost of PRESCRIPTION drugs.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario claims there is a health crisis in the province - and in many other jurisdictions in Canada - resulting from the inappropriate PRESCRIPTION and misuse of drugs such as morphine and codeine.

Always keep with you: Important phone numbers, driver's license, identification, insurance information, credit cards, cash, a 24-hour supply of PRESCRIPTION medication.

counts of PRESCRIPTION fraud Harvey Steinberg, didn't return messages left by The Denver Post. Hampers is a specialist in pediatric emergency medicine at Children's and a faculty member at the University of

MONROE - Monroe residents wanting to get rid of unused and or expired PRESCRIPTION drugs and over-the-counter medications may want to take them to local officials to ensure safety.

Unregulated and unapproved pharmaceuticals, both online and offline, are not merely a danger when used alone. When used in combination with HIV medicines, the mixture can be equally risky.

The Sugar Land Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will join forces to launch a nationwide initiative to help prevent PRESCRIPTION drug abuse and protect public water supplies and landfills.

nbcnewyork.com New York City's medical examiner said Zadroga's lung condition was caused by PRESCRIPTION drug abuse. (Wed Sep 08 12:49:24 2010 PDT)

com - that includes important information about PRESCRIPTION drug abuse, misuse, storage and proper disposal. It also has links to other resources, such as Operation Medicine Cabinet, the statewide prescription drug

A former Corbin resident who had moved to Michigan is now touring the Knox County Detention Center after Corbin Police allegedly caught her with more than $1,000 worth of PRESCRIPTION pills and about $15,000 in cash.

The drugs included highly addictive PRESCRIPTION narcotics Diprivan two counts of illegally obtaining Fentanyl and one count of possession of Fentanyl. She was arraigned before Brookville District Judge Richard

statesmanjournal.com (US) Are an opportunity for the community to dispose of unwanted or expired PRESCRIPTION drugs and over-the counter medications in a way that's safe and improves water quality. (Wed Sep 08 03:40:40 2010 PDT)

ketknbc.com (US) Who is Responsible for A PRESCRIPTION Drug Overdose? (Wed Sep 08 02:34:45 2010 PDT)

Liberal Leader Shawn Graham is committing to provide universal access to PRESCRIPTION drugs and protection from costs associated with catastrophic illness if re-elected as premier.

Should you or your relative take narcotics for your chronic pain? Should you be worried if you or someone you love takes narcotics regularly? Is your loved one that takes PRESCRIPTION narcotics addicted, or just treating his or her pain?